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Category: Blindness or Low Vision
Welcome to our blindness or low vision category, where everything is created from a blindness perspective. Penny Forward is a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people, driven by the belief that financial independence is truly for everyone. Here, you’ll find articles, podcast episodes, and workshop recordings—all designed to help both the blind and sighted communities achieve their financial goals. Explore this section to gain insights and practical advice on building financial , regardless of your level of vision.
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Wednesday Workshop: Declaring Your Financial Independence
What does it mean to declare your independence—from debt, financial uncertainty, or reliance on others? In this interactive session, we’ll explore the first steps in gaining control over your money.
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Wednesday Workshop: Helen Keller Day: Advocacy and Earning—Following in Her Footsteps
As temperatures rise, so do utility bills—but they don’t have to. Learn how to lower summer energy costs with accessible strategies for blind and low vision homeowners and renters. From smart thermostats and blackout curtains to energy assistance programs, we’ll help you stay comfortable and save money all summer long.
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Wednesday Workshop: Beat the Heat: Summer Energy Savings You Can See
As temperatures rise, so do utility bills—but they don’t have to. Learn how to lower summer energy costs with accessible strategies for blind and low vision homeowners and renters. From smart thermostats and blackout curtains to energy assistance programs, we’ll help you stay comfortable and save money all summer long.
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Paid Opportunity for BLV Research Volunteers
We’re sharing the following information about a paid research opportunity that may be of interest to our community.
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We Can’t Help Everyone (Yet)
A lot of people come to me for advice. Some of them take it. They recognize that I’m not perfect—just a guy doing my best to share what I’ve learned. They understand that success takes a combination of preparation, persistence, and luck. They know that even failure is just part of the learning curve. Others…
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Denied Car Insurance Because You’re Blind?
We’re investigating an important issue that could be affecting members of the blind and low vision community, and we need your help.
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Summer Activities That Could Affect Your Taxes
Summer is a time to enjoy the sunshine but it’s also a good time to think ahead about how your plans might affect your taxes next year.
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Wednesday Workshop: Curb Appeal with Confidence: Home Exterior Maintenance Tips
The sun is shining—what better time to show your home a little love? In this workshop, we’ll explore seasonal home maintenance tasks for homeowners and future homeowners who are blind or have low vision. Learn how to tackle everything from mowing the lawn to inspecting gutters using accessible tools, techniques, and safety tips.
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ABLE Account Updates in the 2025 Tax Bill
Congress is moving forward with a new tax bill packed with big updates—and ABLE accounts are on the menu of items being effected by these updates.